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Best time to visit · Missouri, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit Springfield is September & October, scoring up to 87/100 with highs around 81°F (27°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain in September. April, June, August and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 41°F to 89°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 47.8 in (1214 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 41°F5°C | 45°F7°C | 56°F13°C | 67°F19°C | 74°F24°C | 83°F28°C | 89°F32°C | 88°F31°C | 81°F27°C | 68°F20°C | 56°F13°C | 44°F7°C |
| Avg low | 23°F-5°C | 25°F-4°C | 35°F2°C | 45°F7°C | 55°F13°C | 65°F18°C | 68°F20°C | 67°F19°C | 58°F15°C | 45°F7°C | 35°F1°C | 26°F-3°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.6 in66 mm | 2.9 in73 mm | 4.4 in112 mm | 5.4 in136 mm | 5.7 in146 mm | 4.3 in109 mm | 4.2 in107 mm | 4.1 in103 mm | 3.8 in97 mm | 4.3 in108 mm | 3.4 in86 mm | 2.8 in71 mm |
| Humidity | 83% | 82% | 81% | 78% | 81% | 78% | 72% | 70% | 71% | 73% | 78% | 83% |
| Cloud | 59% | 64% | 60% | 58% | 59% | 49% | 46% | 47% | 43% | 48% | 51% | 60% |
| Comfort | 48 | 52 | 68 | 79 | 69 | 74 | 67 | 70 | 87 | 86 | 73 | 52 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 374 m (1,227 ft), close to Springfield's own ~399 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 41–45°F (5–7°C) and lows down to 23°F (-5°C). It's the driest season, with only about 8.3 in (210 mm) of rain or snow, 17% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 51/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 56°F highs in March to 74°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 15.5 in (394 mm) of rain, 32% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 35°F (2°C). April score well without being the very best (season average 72/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 83–89°F (28–32°C). About 12.6 in (319 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 78%. June and August score well without being the very best (season average 70/100).
Temperatures slide from 81°F highs in September to 56°F by November. About 11.5 in (291 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 35°F (1°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).
By comfort score: 3 Great, 6 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April and September & October. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Springfield is September & October, scoring up to 87/100 with highs around 81°F (27°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain in September. April, June, August and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 5.7 in (146 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 2.6 in (66 mm). The yearly total is around 47.8 in (1214 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C) and highs of 41°F (5°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 89°F (32°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 78% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 89°F (32°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 23°F (-5°C) in January.
Poll the group on September & October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
